What is the cheapest way to get from Ludington to Mount Rushmore?

The cheapest way to get from Ludington to Mount Rushmore is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ludington to Mount Rushmore?

The fastest way to get from Ludington to Mount Rushmore is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $280 - $700.

How far is it from Ludington to Mount Rushmore?

The distance between Ludington and Mount Rushmore is 990 miles. The road distance is 1141.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ludington to Mount Rushmore without a car?

The best way to get from Ludington to Mount Rushmore without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 24h 46m and costs $340 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Ludington to Mount Rushmore?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Ludington to Mount Rushmore, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ludington to Mount Rushmore?

Yes, the driving distance between Ludington to Mount Rushmore is 1142 miles. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Ludington to Mount Rushmore.

Where can I stay near Mount Rushmore?

There are 292+ hotels available in Mount Rushmore.

Ludington to Mount Rushmore - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ludington to Mount Rushmore by car, plane, taxi, car ferry, bus, or train

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Drive to Traverse City, fly, taxi
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1. Drive from Ludington to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCcar
2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane TVC - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
8h 16m
$186–578
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
2. Take the bus from Manitowoc to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
24h 46m
$343–570
Drive 1,135.3 mi
1. Drive from Ludington to Mount Rushmorecar 1,135.3 mi
20h 5m
$208–300
Car ferry, bus to Green Bay, fly, taxi
1. Take the carferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
2. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
3. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GRB - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
11h 29m
$288–775
Taxi to Muskegon, fly, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ludington to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MKG - RAP
3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
6h 43m
$287–675
Taxi, bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ludington to Reed Citytaxi
2. Take the bus from Reed City to Grand Rapidsbus
3. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GRR - RAP
4. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi
11h 34m
$275–685
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
2. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukeebus
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
27h 6m
$387–697

Traverse City (TVC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 984.2 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Ludington, MI, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ludington to Mount Rushmore. However, you can drive to Traverse-City-Airport-TVC airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), then take the taxi to Mount Rushmore. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Ludington to Mount Rushmore via Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 24h 46m.

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